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And another whoopsi-doodle from the administration in court.
A letter from Trump’s attorney general just killed DOJ’s own case in court www.alternet.org/voter-rolls-...
A letter from Trump’s attorney general just killed DOJ’s own case in court www.alternet.org/voter-rolls-...
A letter from Trump’s attorney general just killed DOJ’s own case in court
A federal judge in Oregon on Friday issued a strong rebuke of the Justice Department's lawsuits to seize state voter rolls, including personally identifying information. The law firm run by voting rig...
www.alternet.org
February 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM
And another whoopsi-doodle from the administration in court.
A letter from Trump’s attorney general just killed DOJ’s own case in court www.alternet.org/voter-rolls-...
A letter from Trump’s attorney general just killed DOJ’s own case in court www.alternet.org/voter-rolls-...
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“Harvard hired a researcher to uncover its ties to slavery. He says the results cost him his job: ‘We found too many slaves.’
When the extent of the university’s involvement with slavery was unearthed, a scholar tracking descendants of enslaved workers was suddenly fired.”
When the extent of the university’s involvement with slavery was unearthed, a scholar tracking descendants of enslaved workers was suddenly fired.”
Harvard hired a researcher to uncover its ties to slavery. He says the results cost him his job: ‘We found too many slaves’
When the extent of the university’s involvement with slavery was unearthed, a scholar tracking descendants of enslaved workers was suddenly fired
www.theguardian.com
June 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
“Harvard hired a researcher to uncover its ties to slavery. He says the results cost him his job: ‘We found too many slaves.’
When the extent of the university’s involvement with slavery was unearthed, a scholar tracking descendants of enslaved workers was suddenly fired.”
When the extent of the university’s involvement with slavery was unearthed, a scholar tracking descendants of enslaved workers was suddenly fired.”
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A law student at the U of Florida — a self-described white nationalist and Nazi — wrote a paper arguing that the Constitution only applies to white people.
The federal judge teaching the class, a Trump appointee, gave him the highest grade and awarded him a prize.
The school defended the decision.
The federal judge teaching the class, a Trump appointee, gave him the highest grade and awarded him a prize.
The school defended the decision.
A White Nationalist Wrote a Law School Paper Promoting Racist Views. It Won Him an Award.
www.nytimes.com
June 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
A law student at the U of Florida — a self-described white nationalist and Nazi — wrote a paper arguing that the Constitution only applies to white people.
The federal judge teaching the class, a Trump appointee, gave him the highest grade and awarded him a prize.
The school defended the decision.
The federal judge teaching the class, a Trump appointee, gave him the highest grade and awarded him a prize.
The school defended the decision.
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For those looking to file a formal complaint - here is the necessary profile information for Pam Bondi (needed for Part Two)
www.floridabar.org/directories/...
www.floridabar.org/directories/...
April 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM
For those looking to file a formal complaint - here is the necessary profile information for Pam Bondi (needed for Part Two)
www.floridabar.org/directories/...
www.floridabar.org/directories/...
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Power is available
Over 100,000 seats are up for grabs in 2025 — governors, mayors, city councils, state representatives, judges, school boards, and more.
Taking back our power starts now.
Taking back our power starts now.
March 18, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Power is available
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My new reporting: The heads of several US-funded international networks have told their teams to continue broadcasting, ignoring a Trump admin order, because they believe last weekend's terminations were unlawful, according to a person involved in the matter. www.cnn.com/2025/03/18/m...
Defying Trump, several US-funded international broadcasters are still reporting the news | CNN Business
The leaders of several US-funded international networks have instructed their organizations to continue broadcasting, ignoring a Trump administration order, because they believe last weekend’s termina...
www.cnn.com
March 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
My new reporting: The heads of several US-funded international networks have told their teams to continue broadcasting, ignoring a Trump admin order, because they believe last weekend's terminations were unlawful, according to a person involved in the matter. www.cnn.com/2025/03/18/m...
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"Republicans won’t tell us the truth, and Democrats can’t seem to rouse themselves into an organized effort to combat their lies. We must tell the truth ourselves."
Opinion | Truths to Remember in a Time of Lies (Gift Article)
Chaos and disorientation are the goals here. But we know what’s going on behind the curtain.
www.nytimes.com
March 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
"Republicans won’t tell us the truth, and Democrats can’t seem to rouse themselves into an organized effort to combat their lies. We must tell the truth ourselves."
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the most surprising and disappointing aspect of becoming a global health philanthropist is the existence of an opposition team
February 27, 2025 at 4:42 AM
the most surprising and disappointing aspect of becoming a global health philanthropist is the existence of an opposition team
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I can't explain it - but this "Thursday afternoon massacre" and the principled stand taken by these prosecutors has made me feel the most hopeful I've felt in weeks.
The interim US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, a FedSoc member and former Scalia clerk, has done more to publicly expose the corruption of the Trump administration this week at greater personal cost than any elected official I can think of.
February 14, 2025 at 2:05 AM
I can't explain it - but this "Thursday afternoon massacre" and the principled stand taken by these prosecutors has made me feel the most hopeful I've felt in weeks.
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The problem here for Trump is that he’s not in a position to give Putin what he wants, even if he’s minded to. No decision made in the White House will be binding on Europe, or even on the next US administration. And Putin knows that, too.
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February 13, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The problem here for Trump is that he’s not in a position to give Putin what he wants, even if he’s minded to. No decision made in the White House will be binding on Europe, or even on the next US administration. And Putin knows that, too.
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How is everyone doing. ? I’m
Still up and fown
Still up and fown
November 22, 2024 at 4:11 PM
How is everyone doing. ? I’m
Still up and fown
Still up and fown
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Once more, with feeling:
No, your smartphone isn’t listening to you. Because it doesn’t have to.
No, your smartphone isn’t listening to you. Because it doesn’t have to.
Why It Feels Like Your Phone Is Listening to You - Terms of Service with Clare Duffy - Podcast on CNN Audio
It’s a familiar feeling if you spend enough time on the internet: you talk about something in the real world, and then you see that same thing advertised to you online. This uncanny experience has led...
www.cnn.com
November 22, 2024 at 12:44 PM
Once more, with feeling:
No, your smartphone isn’t listening to you. Because it doesn’t have to.
No, your smartphone isn’t listening to you. Because it doesn’t have to.
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Last year, when I was at MSNBC, I did a 10-minute deep-dive into RFK Jr's anti-vaxxer role in the measles outbreak that killed dozens and dozens of kids in Samoa.
I hope every Senator voting in his confirmation process for HHS knows about this crucial and awful story:
I hope every Senator voting in his confirmation process for HHS knows about this crucial and awful story:
RFK Jr., anti-vaxxers, and a measles outbreak: Mehdi’s deep dive
YouTube video by MSNBC
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Last year, when I was at MSNBC, I did a 10-minute deep-dive into RFK Jr's anti-vaxxer role in the measles outbreak that killed dozens and dozens of kids in Samoa.
I hope every Senator voting in his confirmation process for HHS knows about this crucial and awful story:
I hope every Senator voting in his confirmation process for HHS knows about this crucial and awful story:
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Texas lawmakers file bills that would create new exceptions in the state’s abortion ban after @propublica.org reporting on the preventable deaths of two women whose miscarriages went untreated. www.propublica.org/article/texa...
Texas Lawmakers Push for New Exceptions to State’s Strict Abortion Ban After the Deaths of Two Women
The new legislation, prompted by ProPublica’s reporting, comes after 111 Texas doctors signed a public letter urging that the ban be changed because it “does not allow us as medical professionals to d...
www.propublica.org
November 20, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Texas lawmakers file bills that would create new exceptions in the state’s abortion ban after @propublica.org reporting on the preventable deaths of two women whose miscarriages went untreated. www.propublica.org/article/texa...
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Just wait till Joe Merica has to pay $899 for a flat screen TV and $59 for a bag of socks. I'm sure somehow it'll be Hunter Biden's fault.
“I wish that I could buy enough to get us through the four years,” she said.
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
November 20, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Just wait till Joe Merica has to pay $899 for a flat screen TV and $59 for a bag of socks. I'm sure somehow it'll be Hunter Biden's fault.
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Alt text ftw
November 20, 2024 at 4:16 AM
Alt text ftw
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Wonder why the rule of law is failing? Here are six reasons . . . the rot at the top. This is what happens when we allow government officials to operate in an ethics-free zone with zero accountability.
November 20, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Wonder why the rule of law is failing? Here are six reasons . . . the rot at the top. This is what happens when we allow government officials to operate in an ethics-free zone with zero accountability.
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Update: His health guy doesn't believe in medical science. His law guy is a sex trafficker. His intelligence gal is a Russian asset.
You're all caught up.
You're all caught up.
November 15, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Update: His health guy doesn't believe in medical science. His law guy is a sex trafficker. His intelligence gal is a Russian asset.
You're all caught up.
You're all caught up.
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Keep this in mind for the road ahead:
November 14, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Keep this in mind for the road ahead:
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Morning friends. Is there anyone who thinks Trump WON'T overplay his hand? Senate Republicans already rejected Trump's pick for Majority Leader, Rick Scott, in favor of John Thune. And itlooks like they're bucking Trump on Gaetz for AG. Hang in there friends. The light WILL come again.
November 16, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Morning friends. Is there anyone who thinks Trump WON'T overplay his hand? Senate Republicans already rejected Trump's pick for Majority Leader, Rick Scott, in favor of John Thune. And itlooks like they're bucking Trump on Gaetz for AG. Hang in there friends. The light WILL come again.
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The Power of Now. Eckart Tolle. Highly recommend.
November 12, 2024 at 1:44 PM
The Power of Now. Eckart Tolle. Highly recommend.
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I'm doing a number of these things too.
"I’m a journalist and I’m changing the way I read news. This is how."
www.niemanlab.org/2024/11/im-a...
"I’m a journalist and I’m changing the way I read news. This is how."
www.niemanlab.org/2024/11/im-a...
I’m a journalist and I’m changing the way I read news. This is how.
Sometimes it's healthy to do something you love less, and differently.
www.niemanlab.org
November 13, 2024 at 10:47 AM
I'm doing a number of these things too.
"I’m a journalist and I’m changing the way I read news. This is how."
www.niemanlab.org/2024/11/im-a...
"I’m a journalist and I’m changing the way I read news. This is how."
www.niemanlab.org/2024/11/im-a...
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Here is a guide to thousands of starter packs for BlueSky blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...
All - Bluesky Directory
A curated collection of all things relating to the Blue Sky social media platform.
blueskydirectory.com
November 13, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Here is a guide to thousands of starter packs for BlueSky blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...
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Social media influencers, the far right and their potential impact on youth (radicalisation)
voxpol.eu/social-media...
voxpol.eu/social-media...
Social media influencers, the far right and their potential impact on youth (radicalisation) - VOX - Pol
By Sophia Rothut, Darian Harff & Cornelius Puschmann In today’s digitalised world, social media platforms have evolved into powerful channels for disseminating political information and shaping politi...
voxpol.eu
November 13, 2024 at 3:10 PM
Social media influencers, the far right and their potential impact on youth (radicalisation)
voxpol.eu/social-media...
voxpol.eu/social-media...